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Who can become a Care
Ambassador?
Care Ambassadors are enthusiastic social care employees working
in a wide variety of roles. There is no minimum criteria - we just
ask that people have worked in social care for long enough to be
able to talk confidently about the work that they do and are able
to answer questions about the skills, experience and qualifications
needed.
How much time commitment is needed?
We ask that Care Ambassadors commit to attending four events per
year. An event may only take a couple of hours or it might take a
whole day. In addition to this there is a 1 day training session
when people first become a Care Ambassador.
Some of our Ambassadors choose to attend more events in a year
than this if their work allows them to.
What sort of events are Care Ambassadors involved
in?
In Kent and Medway Care Ambassadors are involved in a wide
variety of events including:
- Recruitment Events
- Careers Events
- Talks to schools and colleges
- Open Road Partnership events
- Connexions Sessions
View our
events
diary for the latest events.
What would I have to do at these events?
Each event is different and Care Ambassadors are involved in
many different ways. As a Care Ambassador you might give a talk to
a group of students in the classroom, talk to individuals who visit
a jobs or careers fair or be part of an interactive activity. Care
Ambassadors choose which events they would like to be involved
in.
How are Care Ambassadors paid?
Care Ambassadors are paid as usual by their employer's and are
released for the time needed to undertake their Care Ambassador
duties. We also ask that employers meet the travel costs of their
Care Ambassadors.
What are the benefits to the Care
Ambassador?
Care Ambassadors benefit from their involvement in the scheme in
many ways. It is a fantastic opportunity for them to share their
knowledge and skills with other people, provides an excellent
career development opportunity and creates a new challenge. Some of
the current Care Ambassadors have told me that their confidence has
increased in their work since they have been talking in front of
groups at Care Ambassador events, many have reported that being a
Care Ambassador has been a fantastic experience which they would
recommend to anyone.
What are the benefits to the employer?
Care Ambassadors are working for the benefit of the whole social
care sector in promoting the types of careers that are available
and raising the profile of the social care sector. Having a Care
Ambassador on your team provides the opportunity for you to promote
your own posts in the local area to a wide range of potential
employees.
How can I find out more?
You can download our
recruitment flyers and
application form or contact us for more information, either by
emailing
care.ambassador@kent.gov.uk
or telephoning 01622 696020.
If you cannot find the answer to your
question email us at
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